Gaza City, Palestinian Territories, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Swimming team in war-torn Gaza uses the sea as a pool

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2026-01-31

Just metres from tents for displaced people and trying to ensure they avoid Israeli naval patrols, men of all ages take to the beach at Gaza City for swimming practice. Two years of war and air strikes have destroyed most recreational facilities in the Palestinian territory, including swimming pools. So the men led by team captain Abu Mahmud now have to train in the Mediterranean Sea. "We practise swimming amid serious dangers -- foremost among t......

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